B+ in APecon?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>argh so the AP econ class in my school is kind of a joke. its the teacher's last year before she retires, so she basically slackened the class big time. we have like 10 people in the class, and we basically talk about random stuff all the time, and sometimes she might do an exersize which none of us comprehend. we also have extensive food days where we bring things from ice cream to curry . come test time, we are expected to study ourseves from the textbook and give the test.</p>

<p>so i study, rite, and im pretty confident. guess what she does during the test? SHE SERVES ICE CREAM. no kidding. she allowed some kid to bring ice cream to the class, and she served it DURING THE FREAKING TEST. so everyone talks about ice cream, we all loose focus and we pretty much collectively screw up.</p>

<p>so, the final rolls around, and we think that we're going to get a condusive environment, because a LOT of us complained about the last test. the first hour goes fine (its 2 hours, the final). and THEN, someone finishes early and asks to go to his locker, even though we're ALL sure that he is gonna go to albertsons and get fried chicken (which he has been promising to do all year). she LETS HIM GO.
20 min later, he comes back with a GIANT CHICKEN and even more chicken wings. and everyone POUNCES upon them(including the teacher) and noise erupts. and basically i get screwed.</p>

<p>so now i have an 88% in the class, and im applying for wharton.</p>

<p>i assume my chances are pretty screwed. what do you guys think?</p>

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<p>Is the demand for fried chicken elastic or inelastic?</p>

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<p>inelastic by the looks of it...lol</p>

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<p>That's one of the best stories I've ever heard.</p>

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<p>LOL. maybe you should tell that story to Penn...</p>

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<p>definitely put that in your essays to explain your grade.</p>

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<p>That is pretty awesome</p>

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<p>AAA i submitted my app, im a senior! so essay isnt an option...</p>

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<p>do you guys think that its going to affect my admission into wharton?</p>

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<p>You should send a chicken wing with your application.</p>

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<p>HAHA good one</p>

<p>but seriously, im SO SCREWED! no one will like accuse the teacher, because shes retiring and before this she was a really good teacher</p>

<p>and i like her as a person, so its very very awkward</p>

<p>and she point blank refused to give us a re-test!!!!!!!!!!!</p>

<p>AAAAAAAAAAA</p>

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<p>rgal what are your SAT scores...they might prolly overlook a high B if u have good scores...they might also overlook that 88 if you have high grades in classes like AP Calculus BC, cuz i heard wharton places an emphasis on Calculus classes....good luck</p>

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<p>basically if you have any b's you're screwed and have no chance of getting in. good luck finding more safeties.</p>

<p>and this applies to anyone with any a minuses too pretty much</p>

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<p>^^^^ i disagree, i personally know many students who have gotten into ivy's and top schools with a few Bs on their transcripts....</p>

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<p>"Captain, we're losing power!"
"Pull up, damnit! Pull up!"
"I can't! We're going to crash! The sarcasm detector is broken!"
"Oh noooo!"</p>

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<p>^^^ lol .. .</p>

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<p>This is the most unbelievable story that I've ever really believed!! I totally feel for you, but I dont think a B (even though CCers have an amazing capacity to predict the worst and pullout the best--so I suspect you'll still get an A) would kill your chances at Wharton. </p>

<p>WE ARE HUMAN! WE MAKE HIGH B'S lol: or maybe in this era of the super-applicant, being human equals automatic rejection.</p>

<p>If push comes to shove, let this teacher know how important your grade in her class is.</p>

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<p>no, it isnt the B thats the matter, its the b in ECON thats the problem!!! lol.</p>

<p>and i honestly AM screwed if any Bs at all screw you up. because i have my fair share of Bs >< </p>

<p>as for the teacher, she says that i should "let it go!"</p>

<p>we'll see if i can make her see eye to eye><</p>

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<p>eh...... is this a joke? i had 4 Bs in high school and i got in. alskdjflaskfdj</p>

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<p>lmao...that is the best story EVER</p>